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Being environmentally conscious. You’d be surprised with how much overlap there is between frugal and sustainable living. It’s the mindset more than anything else that cuts down my expenses. I buy second hand. Catch public transport. Gone vegetarian. Bring my own package free snacks. Learned to repair clothes. Compost to feed the garden that feeds me. I use reusable hygiene products (cups and safety razors). I use tea towels instead of paper towels. I use soap bars rather than liquid soaps that come in plastic containers (they last waaay longer). I buy quality clothes/electronics that last longer. I use my library rather than buying physical books. And most importantly, I’ve stopped buying plastic garbage I don’t need.

Irene McIver • commented on a post 1 week ago

30 Common Things In These People’s Countries That Are Very Rare In Others

I'm Scottish, and we not only have plenty of chippies, you can also buy chips at almost any takeaway (Chinese, pizza, whatever). I was surprised when visiting London that the pizza shop I went to didn't sell chips. I had a college teacher from London who was surprised at the Scottish habit of ordering chips with pretty much any savoury takeaway food.

Irene McIver • upvoted 6 items 1 week ago

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Australia. Entering Eurovision as a country from Oceania.

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Canada. When our national hockey team makes the Olympic finals, the government changes liquor laws THE SAME DAY to allow bars to open at 6am.

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Irene McIver • commented on 2 posts 2 weeks ago

40 Demotivational Quotes That Are Painfully True

Everyday Is Like Sunday - Morrissey (who, like Buddy Holly, doesn't seem to know the difference between everyday and every day).

40 Demotivational Quotes That Are Painfully True

That's OK - you can always get back to it later.

Irene McIver • upvoted 2 items 2 weeks ago

40 Demotivational Quotes That Are Painfully True

My momma told me this one years ago, it's so true. She also told me, the only people not making mistakes are people who aren't doing anything.

40 Demotivational Quotes That Are Painfully True

Also when you’re disabled, but not as much fun!!

Irene McIver • upvoted 23 items 3 weeks ago

40 Demotivational Quotes That Are Painfully True

This is a brilliant quote! .... I'll see myself out.

40 Demotivational Quotes That Are Painfully True

Yes - every time I see puppies, kittens, baby animals of any kind really. Every cloudless blue sky day. Every rainbow. Every hearty laugh with people I love. The feeling I get from being good to a stranger. Every morning I wake. I hear "you're welcome" from God in countless ways. ❤️

40 Demotivational Quotes That Are Painfully True

This is a brilliant quote! .... I'll see myself out.

40 Demotivational Quotes That Are Painfully True

People Are Torn About This “Lazy” Mom Of 4 And Her Honest View Of Her House After 4 Days Of Not Cleaning

Here it's 2 days with 3 kiddos! 😆 it is what it is.

40 Demotivational Quotes That Are Painfully True

Pretty sure the destination is death

40 Demotivational Quotes That Are Painfully True

Uh...maybe don't show this to my parents. Or my siblings. One will murder us, the others will burn their schoolbooks.

40 Demotivational Quotes That Are Painfully True

Oh for heaven's sake, they're referring to that feeling of euphoria on a Friday.

People Are Torn About This “Lazy” Mom Of 4 And Her Honest View Of Her House After 4 Days Of Not Cleaning

It really bothers me when people make horrible comments about others. I'm sick all the time. I honestly struggle to even get out of bed sometimes because I'm so sick. This can sometimes be every day for weeks. Just keeping the house decently clean can be so overwhelming and sad for me and seeing the lack of empathy just hurts my soul. Not everyone is mentally or physically capable of keeping a really organized house all the time. We need to show each other more grace and empathy. A LOT more. Mom's used to stay home, now we work and are still expected to keep the house in the same condition with home cooked meals. We were better off when one income could support a household.

40 Demotivational Quotes That Are Painfully True

“A learning experience is one of those things that says, 'You know that thing you just did? Don't do that.” -DA-

40 Demotivational Quotes That Are Painfully True

And only being paid the amount for one task during the same time period.

40 Demotivational Quotes That Are Painfully True

Hold my beer

40 Demotivational Quotes That Are Painfully True

This isn't one.

40 Demotivational Quotes That Are Painfully True

If at first you don't succeed, maybe skydiving isn't for you

People Are Torn About This “Lazy” Mom Of 4 And Her Honest View Of Her House After 4 Days Of Not Cleaning

Single mom of 2 boys who works full time. I find it exhausting. No sooner than I get dishes done when more are dirtied, I don't get clean clothes folded before there is more to do, why can't they remember to put wet towels in the laundry???? I try but it's a never ending cycle and it's hard to keep the motivation to keep doing the same dang thing over and over.

40 Demotivational Quotes That Are Painfully True

There's always someone who can do it better, and someone who can do it worse.

40 Demotivational Quotes That Are Painfully True

This is acctually inspiring for my procrastination. Tomorrow will NOT be a better day to do things. It's just like today. So you might as well do it today instead of tomorrow or after the weekend. I will NOT get some magical inspiration after the weekend, it wont be a better day. Just the same. So better do it today.

People Are Torn About This “Lazy” Mom Of 4 And Her Honest View Of Her House After 4 Days Of Not Cleaning

I know I will downvoted. I hated when my aunt strted to clean the dishes befor everybody finished the meal. I still preffere instead deadly tired clean the dishis in the evening clean it in the morning and clean and plan my day while doing it. Second thing - as a child who were constantly cursing for cleaning, cleaning became most hated thing I do.

40 Demotivational Quotes That Are Painfully True

Trump appears bright because every day he gets freshly painted with Ronseal fence protector.

Someone Asked "What Beloved Person In History Should Be Hated?", Here Are 30 Eye-Opening Answers

Might get downvoted for this but, not all of us Brits revere him

People Are Torn About This “Lazy” Mom Of 4 And Her Honest View Of Her House After 4 Days Of Not Cleaning

If this was a single dad no one would judge this hard🫤 she’s cleaning her house give her some support instead of shaming her..

People Are Torn About This “Lazy” Mom Of 4 And Her Honest View Of Her House After 4 Days Of Not Cleaning

I think what she MIGHT have meant is that while the house is messy AND dirty, it's NOT filthy. I don't know her life, I don't know what physical and other issues she might have to deal with on the daily with not only herself but her kids, too, so I can't judge her. I'm just glad she was able to, eventually, corral the mess. Good for her. (Also, the important thing to me is - does she love her kids? Does she treat them well? She did clean the house after that 4-day experiment so the kids are safe.)

People Are Torn About This “Lazy” Mom Of 4 And Her Honest View Of Her House After 4 Days Of Not Cleaning

Some judgy people. Life is dirty and people do the best they can.

Someone Asked "What Beloved Person In History Should Be Hated?", Here Are 30 Eye-Opening Answers

Wait when was this guy beloved?

People Are Torn About This “Lazy” Mom Of 4 And Her Honest View Of Her House After 4 Days Of Not Cleaning

I live with 3 adults and if I skip 1 day of dishes my sink is overflowing...It's overflowing rn, I skipped them yesterday.

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30 Common Things In These People’s Countries That Are Very Rare In Others

Irene McIver • commented on 2 posts 2 weeks ago

40 Demotivational Quotes That Are Painfully True

Everyday Is Like Sunday - Morrissey (who, like Buddy Holly, doesn't seem to know the difference between everyday and every day).

40 Demotivational Quotes That Are Painfully True

That's OK - you can always get back to it later.

Irene McIver • commented on 2 posts 4 weeks ago

50 Historical Figures People Thought Were Nuts At The Time But Were Proven To Be Right Years Later

I thought it was just me who was weird and everyone else experienced taste in the way the teacher told us!

50 Historical Figures People Thought Were Nuts At The Time But Were Proven To Be Right Years Later

I find your use of the past tense a little odd. You do know they're still there and still oppressing women, right?

Irene McIver • commented on 3 posts 1 month ago

People Share 30 Things That They Think Are Normal In Europe But Horrific In America

They're not common here in Britain (and many of our bathrooms are so small there's no space for the addition of a separate bidet) and I really don't know why. Even posh bathrooms often lack a bidet.

30 Random Facts That Seem Too Hard To Believe, Yet Are Completely True, As Shared In This Twitter Thread

There's a whole spectrum from aphantasia to hyperphantasia. For most of us, it's not as clear as a photo or film, but for some, it is.

30 Random Facts That Seem Too Hard To Believe, Yet Are Completely True, As Shared In This Twitter Thread

I only realised that some people have that "inner monologue" I think when I was in my teens and someone mentioned that they sometimes think in their second language, and I was like "Eh? You mean you normally think in words?" I do sometimes imagine conversations, but I find it hard to imagine having words in my head for every mundane everyday thought. Right now I'm thinking of making myself a cup of coffee and I'm only thinking the words because I'm writing about it here, otherwise I would more just imagine the thing I want (e.g. the taste and smell of the coffee) and the action I'm about to take to get it.

Irene McIver • commented on 12 posts 9 months ago

Macaulay Culkin Might Be One Of The Funniest People On Twitter, And Here Are 30 Of His Tweets To Prove It

I've actually seen a "giant cupcake" in a shop, which is like a full-sized cake but in the shape of a cupcake. I guess giants have bigger cups than I do.

35 “Invisible” Privileges That Most People Don’t Notice Because They Have Them, As Pointed Out In This Online Group

I used to take that for granted. Now I miss it so much. I miss peace and quiet, and I miss being able to hear music as it's meant to be heard, without a constant high-pitched whistling noise accompanying it.

Artist Lets Us Get A Glimpse Of What These 28 Famous Historical And Popular Figures ‘Really’ Looked Like (New Pics)

You mean apart from the Mr Bean as Mozart one?

Artist Lets Us Get A Glimpse Of What These 28 Famous Historical And Popular Figures ‘Really’ Looked Like (New Pics)

Looks like a kid trying out lipstick for the first time.

Artist Lets Us Get A Glimpse Of What These 28 Famous Historical And Popular Figures ‘Really’ Looked Like (New Pics)

If the downvotes are an indication that anyone took the comment seriously, that's actually funnier than the sarcasm.

Artist Lets Us Get A Glimpse Of What These 28 Famous Historical And Popular Figures ‘Really’ Looked Like (New Pics)

It looks as though someone cleaned her face but left most of the painting looking old, dirty and crackly.

10 Hotel Secrets Most People Don't Know About, Revealed By A Former Employee

It would never occur to me to pour the bottled water into a cup or glass before drinking: I would assume the rim of the new bottle, which has been under the cap the whole time, would likely be cleaner as well as more convenient. In any case I hope hotels are a bit more hygiene-conscious during the covid pandemic. The cup on the right in the picture doesn't even "look clean" - it appears to have a coffee stain on the outside.

10 Hotel Secrets Most People Don't Know About, Revealed By A Former Employee

I assumed the same. Do they normally use additional mattress protector,s? If not, you have an approximately equal barrier (one layer of thinnish fabric) between your skin and the mattress and duvet. The previous guests' sweat will have dried so the covers should keep it from making direct contact with your skin.

40 'Facts You Probably Didn't Know That Could Save Your Life'

Tried this after reading it here, and it didn't work.

40 'Facts You Probably Didn't Know That Could Save Your Life'

But how do you get the vodka into the cat? Don't most of them dislike it?

30 Times Male Authors Showed They Barely Know Anything About Women (New Pics)

or somebody sat on her waterbed?

35 Times People Took A Photograph And Realized It’s “Accidental Renaissance” (New Pics)

I think it's been on an earlier one of these compilations?

Irene McIver • upvoted 7 items 2 days ago

Someone Asks What Is "The Most Frugal Hack You’ve Discovered That Made The Most Difference" And 30 People Deliver

Not in my country..

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Joining local Buy Nothing and secondhand groups. I've basically outfitted most of my house and garden for free or very cheap thanks to them. Furniture, kids clothes, plants, etc. The quality is actually better than most newer bargain c**p and plus it's better for the environment. As a bonus, when I am done with something I just pass it on and it stays out of landfill. Win win really.